What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Meiningen?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Meiningen is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Meiningen?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Meiningen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Frankfurt central train station, Würzburg Main Station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Meiningen via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Mainz to Meiningen?

The distance between Mainz and Meiningen is 284 km. The road distance is 205.5 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Meiningen without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Meiningen without a car is to train via Würzburg which takes 5h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Meiningen?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Mainz to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Meiningen bus from?

Mainz to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Meiningen train from?

Mainz to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Meiningen is to train via Würzburg which takes 5h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Mainz to Meiningen bus arrive?

Mainz to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.

Where does the Mainz to Meiningen train arrive?

Mainz to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Meiningen is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Mainz to Meiningen.

Where can I stay near Meiningen?

There are 407+ hotels available in Meiningen.

Mainz to Meiningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Meiningen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Würzburg
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf50 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt HbfRe7
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to MeiningenRe
5h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Würzburg Main StationN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis stationN215
7h 45m
€26–39
Drive 205.5 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Meiningen205.5 km
2h 7m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Schweinfurt HbfRe54 / ...
2. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to MeiningenRe
6h 51m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Hanau HauptbahnhofS8
2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Schweinfurt Hbf
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to MeiningenRe
6h 54m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 284 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Meiningen via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, and Schweinfurt Hbf in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Frankfurt central train station, Würzburg Main Station, and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 7h 45m.

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